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There is worldwide coverage of the story about Urooj Khan, the Chicago man who won the lottery and ended up dead from cyanide poisoning. It’s a real-life mystery that all kinds of media are covering. So you’d think anyone connected…

Dec. 21 is long gone, and the world didn’t end, as the Mayans supposedly predicted. Even though that day is history and people have continued their routines, I still think the topic is interesting, especially when attorneys are involved. I…

Sometimes when we’re doing publicity, we might be afraid to mention the unmentionable. Like death: it makes us squeamish and fearful. And cremation doesn’t fare any better. After all, how many times have you heard the word and thought, “What…

When I think of the U.S. Supreme Court, a serious atmosphere comes to mind because they make decisions that affect our nation, policies, and even life and death. Here in Chicago, law firms also tend to be serious because if…

Sample page of the amicus curiae brief in the form of a cartoon  Here is something that I have never seen or heard of before: an amicus curiae brief in the form of a cartoon that was submitted in connection…

One big news story is about Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and his lengthy absence while he deals with all his problems. I read the Chicago Sun-Times story, “Despite federal probe, mental illness,Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. expected to be re-elected,” by reporters…

In Bruce Carton’s blog post, “‘Cats Do Not Talk’: Kitty Litter Ad Litigation Expands Into Class Actions,” he describes a lawsuit that seems frivolous, but really shows that making claims can make you look stupid. The case involves Clorox, which…